Dubai's VARA and Securitize Sign MoU to Advance Regulated Tokenised Markets
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Securitize, an institutional tokenisation platform listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The collaboration aims to support Dubai’s ambition to become a global leader in regulated tokenised financial markets by fostering innovation while maintaining high standards for market integrity and investor protection. The MoU outlines joint efforts including knowledge sharing, ecosystem development, talent attraction, research initiatives, and advancing digital asset infrastructure within Dubai's regulatory framework. The partnership is expected to facilitate access to Securitize’s global expertise for licensed participants in the region. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo emphasized the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry as tokenisation becomes mainstream financial infrastructure. VARA CEO Matthew White highlighted Dubai’s vision to shape future markets through technology supported by robust regulatory frameworks.
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